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anarchic

an·ar·chic [ a nrkik, ə nrkik ] or an·ar·chi·cal [ a nrkik'l, ə nrkik'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. lawless: showing no respect for established laws, rules, institutions, or authority

2. chaotic: characterized by a lack of organization or control

3. encouraging anarchy: likely to cause the overthrow of a formal system of government or a breakdown of law and order


an·ar·chi·cal·ly adverb
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